Contracts Lawyer

An opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Lawyer to join Waverley Borough Council on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week.  The role allows for hybrid working making it ideally suited to those seeking flexibility.

Now is the ideal time to join the Legal Services team at Waverley as we forge ahead with developing and refining our services, this presents a genuine opportunity to develop your expertise and build a rewarding career with the Council.

As Contracts Lawyer, you will join a friendly and supportive team and advise on all aspects of contract and procurement law and policy. You will have conduct of your own caseload and deal with varied and stimulating work on the cutting edge of contract law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and guidance on contract law, policy and procedures

- Timely response to legal instructions to ensure they meet agreed performance targets

- Being the Council’s negotiator on the legal aspects of contract and procurement transactions

- Drafting contracts and agreements relating to all aspects of the Council’s business e.g. building, construction and civil engineering contracts, IT contracts, service contracts, works contracts, procurement documentation, instructions to Counsel and reports, including complex and substantial documentation.

- To undertake research to provide advice to the Council in areas of contract law specifically and local government law generally.

- To provide pragmatic advice across a range of local government work, providing appropriate solutions that are legally and constitutionally compliant.

- Provide advice and assistance to other members of the legal team in respect of contract and procurement law matters.

About you:

To be successful in securing this position you will:

- Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate, barrister or CILEX fellow. 

- Experience of working in commercial contract law including procurement, any additional experience of other areas of the law (Litigation, Planning, Property or Corporate Governance) would be beneficial

- Be an excellent negotiator, with first rate communication skills at all levels of seniority

Rewarding you:

- Hybrid working (circa one day per week in the office)

- Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution

- Generous leave allowance

- Agile and flexible working policy

- Friendly and supportive team

- Employee Support Programme

- Free on-site parking

We are also committed to your longer-term career development and will support your continuing professional development.

This post is politically restricted.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact:

Gillian Carson-Jones, Deputy Borough Solicitor, on 01483 523504 or email Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk

or

Pamela Bowring, Legal Services Business Manager, on 01483 523263 or email Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk

We do not accept CV’s without a completed application form.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 31st January 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 6th February 2025.

Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.